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The Kathleen Dunn ShowCraig Gilbert On All Things Political - Governor Scott Walker was at CPAC this weekend, Wisconsin Assembly is considering making Wisconsin the 25th Right-To-Work state, and the state budget proposal is still being reviewed. A special pledge-drive edition of All Things Political with Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Guest(s): Craig Gilbert

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 6 of 10 - 3/2 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Hildebrand grew up in the suburbs of Detroit so he welcomes repeated opportunities to learn the rivers of Wisconsin on a daily basis.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

The West Side with Rich KremerGovernor Walker's Budget Impacts on the DNR - Proposed changes to the Department of Natural Resources was the focus of discussion on The West Side. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Dave Carlson, creator of the syndicated TV show “Northland Adventures” and Joe Knight, outdoor editor for the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Kremer also welcomed George Meyer, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and former DNR secretary and Republican State Senator Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst.
Guest(s): Dave Carlson, Joe Knight, George Meyer

The Joy Cardin ShowMondays With Mike: March 2015 Edition - Public broadcasting is facing significant cuts under Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget. In this special edition of Mondays with Mike, Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane welcome the heads that oversee Wisconsin’s public broadcasting operations. They’ll discuss the latest on how the reduced funding would affect WPR, Wisconsin Public Television and more.
Guest(s): Mike Crane, Gene Purcell, Malcolm Brett

The Joy Cardin ShowState Capitol Report: Right-To-Work, Walker's CPAC Speech, And More - The state Assembly is expected to take up and pass right-to-work legislation this week, then send it to Gov. Scott Walker for his approval. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR’s state government reporter Shawn Johnson discuss the latest on the proposal. Plus, they examine the fallout of Walker’s comments about Wisconsin protesters and Islamic State, and other top state political issues.
Guest(s): Shawn Johnson

Old Time Radio DramaJourney Into Space - In which the crew of Discovery finds out that there’s a plot underway to use television to make earth’s population submit to Martian government in "The World in Peril Part 14 of 20." Originally aired 12/26/55.

Old Time Radio DramaRichard Diamond - An embezzler has arranged for his own “murder” and when the hired assassin knocks off a guy named Gimpy, the client wants to call it off, but doesn’t know who the killer is in "The Red Rose." Originally aired 03/02/50.

University of the AirWheel Fever: Bicycling in Wisconsin - How did the hobby horse, velocipede, and high wheel develop into the modern-day bike? Why did Susan B. Anthony say bicycling did “more to emancipate women than anything else in the world”? Jesse Gant and Nicholas Hoffman, co-authors of Wheel Fever: How Wisconsin Became a Great Bicycling State, share the colorful and surprisingly political history of bicycling in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Jesse Gant, Nicholas Hoffman

The Whad'Ya Know Radio HourBJ Novak - An encore presentation of the Whad'Ya Know? Radio Hour featuring The Office actor and One More Thing author BJ Novak. Also, Michael gets lessons on being a ranch hand from a Chuck Wagon owner during The Town of the Week.